Role Summary The Assistant Production Manager will support the Production Head in running day-to-day API manufacturing operations. The role owns production planning, shift leadership, cGMP compliance on the shop floor, and continuous improvement in yield, cycle time and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute monthly production schedules for multi-product API blocks in line with sales and dispatch requirements
- Lead and allocate manpower across shifts (production officers, chemists, operators) and ensure smooth shift handovers
- Ensure batches are executed as per approved BMR/BPR and SOPs; review and close batch records on time
- Handle deviations, investigations, CAPA and change controls in coordination with QA
- Monitor yields, cycle times, solvent consumption and recovery; drive improvement projects
- Support scale-up, process validation and technology transfer from R&D; to plant
- Coordinate with QC, QA, Engineering, Stores and Planning for uninterrupted operations
- Prepare for and participate in WHO-GMP, regulatory and customer audits; ensure timely audit compliance
- Enforce EHS and process safety practices, including PPE,
permit systems and safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Train and develop production staff on SOPs, cGMP and safety
Qualifications & Experience
- M.Sc / B.Sc Chemistry or B.E / B.Tech Chemical Engineering
- 5–8 years of experience in API / Bulk Drug manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or shift in-charge role
- Hands-on knowledge of reactors, centrifuges, filters, dryers (FBD, VTD, RCVD), distillation and solvent recovery
- Robust understanding of cGMP, GDP and data integrity (ALCOA+)
- Exposure to WHO-GMP, EU-GMP or customer audits preferred
- Good communication in English, Gujarati and Hindi
What We Offer
- Attractive compensation, commensurate with experience
- A leadership role in a growing, quality-focused organization
- Direct exposure to scale-up, new product introductions and regulated-market audits
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to
[email protected]
Call / WhatsApp: 94288 29803 | www.tivansciences.com
📌 Assistant Production Manager – API Manufacturing (Rajkot)
🏢 TIVAN SCIENCES PRIVATE
📍 Rajkot